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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.98, 24,513.98 and 6,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.98, 24,513.98 and 6,481.08 is: 9,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.98 : 24,513.98 = 6,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.98/24,513.98 = 6,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.98x = 24,513.98 × 6,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.98x = 158,877,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,877,033.09/16,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.80

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